Consultant Rheumatologist

Nelson Marlborough Health; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson is seeking a Consultant Rheumatologist to join the Medical Services team. This permanent 0.8 FTE position provides specialist rheumatology care across Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, including outreach clinics, and offers opportunities to shape district-wide services in a collaborative environment.

You will assess and manage patients with a broad range of rheumatologic conditions, liaise with General Physicians and GPs, conduct outpatient clinics, and promote

Qualifications

• FRACP or equivalent fellowship required or eligible for NZ registration.
• Experience in rheumatology and outpatient clinics is preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and district-wide services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of rheumatology patients.
• Liaise with General Physicians and other specialists caring for inpatients.
• Conduct scheduled outpatient clinics including outreach and community locations.
• Discuss treatment options, outcomes and risks to obtain informed consent.
• Collaborate with primary care across the district to integrate services.

Skills

Rheumatology

Outpatient clinics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

General Medicine

Primary care liaison

Education

FRACP (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)

Annual Practising Certificate

Medical Council of New Zealand qualification

Tools

Telestroke

Job description

Embracinga rewarding career as a Consultant Rheumatologist with Nelson Marlborough — deliverexceptional care, live an exceptional life.

• Permanentpart-time 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
• Join our collaborative medicalteam in Nelson where your expertise makes a difference
• Bepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand’s most sought-after regions.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that servesall New Zealanders.

About the Role

This newly established position sits withinthe wider Medical Services team in Hospital and Specialist Services (HSS). This is an excellent opportunity to help shapeand develop rheumatology services to support the growing need across the NelsonMarlborough district. Based at Nelson Hospital, this district-wide roleprovides specialist rheumatology services to patients across both Nelson andWairau Hospitals.
As a Consultant Rheumatologist, you will:

• Providespecialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patientswith a wide range of rheumatological conditions.
• Liaise withGeneral Physicians and other medical specialists caring for acute inpatientswith rheumatological disorders.
• Conduct scheduledoutpatient clinics including outreach and community locations efficiently and in accordance with servicestandards.
• Build a rapportwith patients and ensuring informed consent is obtained by discussing treatmentoptions, expected outcomes and potential risks.
• Work closely withprimary care across the district including GPs and CNSs who are integralmembers of the service delivery team
  

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team provides a comprehensive range of generalmedical care across acute and inpatient settings, supported by a well-resourcedand collaborative multidisciplinary team. The culture is one of strongcollegiality, shared decision-making, and mutual support.

NelsonHospital is a modern, 150-bed secondary care facility that serves the top ofthe South Island, offering a vibrant working environment with a focus onquality patient outcomes. You will benefit from excellent onsite and regionalsupport, including

• SMOled Emergency Department
• AcuteCardiology team including interventional service
• 24/7virtual telestroke
• Fullsubspecialty support from within Nelson or through aligned Tertiarypartners.
• HoldFellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or anequivalent specialist qualification recognised by the Medical Council ofNew Zealand.
• Beeligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of InternalMedicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

While we are primarily seeking aConsultant Rheumatologist, we also consider applications from General physicianswith dual training in General Medicine and Rheumatology. This role offers theopportunity to contribute to both rheumatology and, where appropriate, generalmedicine services across the district.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Location: Wairau Hospital, Marlborough Community, Nelson Region, Nelson Hospital, Nelson Community